Defense
DHS deputy's departure adds to leadership gap
Michael Jackson's resignation for financial reasons will create another key vacancy at the top levels of the department.
Oversight
Recruiting remains a key concern for acquisition chiefs
Procurement leaders are using direct hiring authority, dangling benefits such as telecommuting before job candidates, and expanding their searches beyond the Beltway.
Defense
Defense cites strides in medical care for deployed civilians
Officials acknowledge there's still room for improvement.
Features
The Gatekeepers
Chief acquisition officers hold the keys to improving the effectiveness and speed with which agencies buy.
Oversight
Working group to stay mum on FDA consolidation plan
Lab closure strategy remains suspended as officials see if it would fit in with the panel’s broader recommendations.
Oversight
Sun Microsystems quits GSA multiple award contract
Company has been under ongoing scrutiny from the agency’s inspector general and Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa.
Oversight
Technology spending increasingly pushed to end of fiscal year
Shift in appropriations timing is leading to fourth quarter spending sprees and changes in agencies’ business plans, research firm says.
Oversight
Ousted hurricane center chief to return to previous post
Bill Proenza will go back to running the National Weather Service's southern region.
Oversight
GSA to transfer 250 acquisition employees
Agency will move workers in branch losing money to new jobs.
Defense
Head of Army contracting review seeks to avoid pointing fingers
Jacques Gansler says group will look at existing procedures, but focus will be on the future.
Oversight
Bright outlook projected for DHS technology services contract
Researchers say department should expect more and higher value task orders under its EAGLE program next year.
Defense
Contractors seek delay in USAID vetting system
Trade association cites “numerous ambiguities” in system aimed at ensuring foreign aid funds don’t go to groups associated with terrorism.
Oversight
Speculation begins on potential Gonzales successor
List of possible nominees includes DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff, other high-ranking federal officials.
Oversight
New ethics legislation could affect Cabinet-level executives
Bill would extend cooling-off period for senior executives who leave, urge broadening of restrictions that now apply to congressional staffers.
Oversight
Managers urged to give forward-looking performance advice
Year-end reviews shouldn’t be the sole focus of efforts to improve employees’ work, report says.
Oversight
Progress cited on NASA business systems modernization
Focusing on basics could help agency avoid problems with implementation and future upgrades, GAO reports.
Oversight
FDA says consolidation remains suspended, not canceled
Reorganization plan in limbo pending review of information including recommendations from an import safety advisory panel.
Oversight
GSA starts second phase of contract streamlining program
Initiative will be expanded to include more contracts and accept electronic submissions.
Defense
IG urges better post-disaster data sharing
Privacy requirements hurt law enforcement agencies’ ability to locate missing children and others in aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, auditors found.
Oversight
Rove resignation unlikely to hinder Hatch Act investigations
Probes into possible violations during agency briefings will continue despite departure of chief White House political architect.
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